This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of soil health systems.

Subject
Basic Tech Skills (Matrix)
Skill
Soil Health and Management
Source

TTCP

Training Type
Online Learning
Location

United States

Notes

Soil Health and Management

  1. Complete the Soils Core Competency Modules
  2. Complete the Water Quality Core Competency Modules
  3. Complete the Conservation Planning Core Competency Modules
  4. Become a Level 1 Conservation Planner

Recommended Trainings

Familiarize yourself with the Conservation Practices for JAA below before beginning these trainings - Read the practice standards, know the practice purposes and Implementation Requirements worksheets for the common practices in your work area.

  1. Complete the four Soil Erosion Modules
  2. Understand Soil Health Resource Concerns
    1. Tech Talk: Soil Health Resource Concerns
  3. Understand Cropland Soil Health Assessments
    1. Tech Talk: Cropland In Field Soil Health Assessment and Its Role to Evaluate Soil Function
  4. In Field Soil Health Assessment Training (Offered in person annually)
  5. Soil Health and Sustainability (Offered in person annually)
  6. Conservation Planning Course (Offered in person annually)
  7. Cover Crop Academy (Offered in person depending on demand)

Conservation Practices for Job Approval Authority

Additional Opportunities

  • Join a soil health cohort when available (Offered annually)
  • Work on conservation practice planning
    • Work with a mentor to guide and review your work
  • Complete the JAA Application
  • Complete the JAA Reference Form with your mentor
  • Submit the JAA Packet to your ARC
  • Continue to refine and hone your technical skills until you receive JAA
  • Continue to gain experience by planning practices and continuing your learning
  • Mentor others - someone helped you, so pass it on!
  • Three year JAA review